Beyond

I thought that this book was excellent and I just loved the images and illustrations!

The book is well laid out, fun and informative and it is 5 stars from me for this one, I really enjoyed it and it will be a great read for any space fans, old and young!

Very highly recommended and the illustrations are just stunning!

We know about the nine planets of our solar system, but what is beyond? With spare, lyrical text and vibrant illustrations, author Miranda Paul and illustrator Sija Hong answer some questions about interstellar space and inspire young readers to wonder about many more. The book opens with a nine-page tour through our solar system. This introductory section ends with "We dream of discovering what lies...," leading readers to the title page that reads, "Beyond." The following pages explore exoplanets, black holes, superclusters, and more. Vivid, poetic language helps the reader connect the mysteries of space with familiar concepts. For example, "A strange energy looks like a ghost between the guests--..." Readers do not just learn about space; they experience it through poetry and image.

The book makes an excellent read-aloud that will spark curiosity among many young readers. Six pages of back matter, including additional information on the topics of the text, as well as resources for more information, make this a valuable addition to home, classroom, and community libraries.